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Colorectal anastomotic leak: delay in reintervention after false-negative computed tomography scan is a reason for concern

  • By

  • C. C. M. Marres

  • A. W. H. van de Ven

  • L. G. J. Leijssen

  • P. C. M. Verbeek

  • W. A. Bemelman

  • C. J. Buskens

  • September 19, 2017

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    Anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery has a mortality rate ranging from 15% to 33%, emphasizing the need for early detection and intervention.

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    Abdominal CT scanning is commonly used to diagnose AL, but its sensitivity is relatively low at 68%, leading to potential delays in necessary reinterventions.

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    The study analyzed data from 628 colorectal surgery patients, with 127 undergoing CT scans due to clinical signs of sepsis or AL suspicion.

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    Of the patients scanned, 11 had false-negative results, indicating a leak that was not detected, which could delay critical therapeutic interventions.

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    The findings highlight the importance of improving CT scan accuracy and the potential consequences of false-negative results in postoperative care.

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Colorectal anastomotic leak: delay in reintervention after false-negative computed tomography scan is a reason for concern

  • by C. C. M. Marres, A. W. H. van de Ven, L. G. J. Leijssen, P. C. M. Verbeek, W. A. Bemelman, C. J. Buskens

  • September 19, 2017

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